SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[CinderellasSister]

Thanks so much for the info about the studio. Our DD actually has a Dora fold out couch that she loves, but it is not transportable. We think though, based on your comments, that the room will be fine. And agree with you about not being in there too much anyway. How was it with your young children in Disney? We have been hearing horror stories and wonderful stories! We are excited about the play water area at SSR for our DD so if she gets overloaded by WDW, we will just come "home" to SSR.

Our kids had a great time, and are both really excited to go back in May. I'm still continually surprised at how much DD remembers from the trip. DS doesn't remember too much, but was a joy to have there. We tried the first full day there to go back to the room for a nap, but that failed miserably. They were both too charged up by being there. So if they wanted to nap, they just fell asleep in the stroller!! We wound up spending all day, each day at the parks. Now, every day they wake up asking if today is the day we go to Disney!!

 

[mamaprincess]

Hi Everyone:

I am really enjoying reading everyone's input about SSR. It makes me that much more confident of our decision to buy here. DH, DD, DS and myself are going home for the first time in May and then to see Mickey for Christmas!! I can hardly stand the wait!!!

Can anyone tell me how a studio will be for us (that's all we could get at the time we booked)? Two kids (3 and 7 months), DH and myself.

Thanks!

Soon, I am going to learn how to put all those tickers and pictures at the bottom of this!!

You'll be fine. There is a queen bed for you and DH and a queen sofa bed for the 3 year old. You can request a pack n play for the 7 mos old and make it very comfy to sleep in. My kids love the sofa beds at SSR and have never once complained about sleeping on them. I've napped on the sofa beds at SSR and find them quite comfy. The studios are like really nice hotel rooms with kitchenettes.

You can waitlist a one bedroom if you'd prefer one. I'm sure you'll get it. I've never not gotten a waitlisted room at SSR because they have so much inventory. You're so far out from your Christmas trip, your waitlist will definitely come through before then.

 

[diznyfanatic]

Hey everyone! BWV & VWL owner here gearing up for our first ever stay at SSR next week!!!

We're excited that we have the opportunity to try it out and will be there for two days prior to our VWL stay. We'll be in a Studio so will definitely be checking out AP!

We stopped by SSR this past October to meet with our Guide for something and were really impressed with how lovely the landscaping looked and how it had matured since we were there the previous spring.

Thanks for sharing your home with us!

 

[mikeandkarla]

Hi all,
My resale contract was ROFR'd by Disney so I decided to stop the waiting game and buy direct from Disney. I can't believe how fast they can process a membership. After making the downpayment, Judy called me back a few hour later with my membership # and said we were set to make reservations. That was so much better than going resale, since I'm sort of impatient...
So to make a quick story quicker, we made or first reservation to come home for Dec. 19 - Dec. 26. Mickey for christmas! Can't wait.

 

[Really_Goofy_Daddy]

Great thread, thanks for starting it. Really got tired of hearing all the complaining about SSR and how it is "so big", and "not Disney".

It is the most relaxing vacation spot we have ever been to. It really is HOME!

Thanks again.

 

[Natterjack9]

This is my very first post ever. We are taking our first DVC trip in 11 days, and staying at SSR. We bought sight unseen in 2005. My parents and sisters are DVC members and have stayed at SSR and loved it, but seeing some of the other posters on some of the other boards really got me nervous. We are taking my in-laws on this trip, and my father in law can be quite picky. After reading all of the great things about SSR, I can't wait to go. I do have one question. We will be eating at Artist's Pallete more often than not, because my DW and MIL and I do not want to cook. What kind of menu can I look forward too? Any input would be great!

Thanks for starting this thread!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_ssap.htm Check out this link natterjack
Also look through the menus for Downtown Disney restaurants- that would be a nice close place to grab a bite if you tired of Artists.

 

[Natterjack9]

Thanks for the info. I will check it out.

 

[CustardTart]

Hi all,
My resale contract was ROFR'd by Disney so I decided to stop the waiting game and buy direct from Disney. I can't believe how fast they can process a membership. After making the downpayment, Judy called me back a few hour later with my membership # and said we were set to make reservations. That was so much better than going resale, since I'm sort of impatient...

I know what you mean. We started the whole resale thing for VWL ages ago and still haven't closed but in the meantime we've bought SSR, made our first reservation and purchased an add-on at AKV!!!

 

[Madi100]

You'll be fine. There is a queen bed for you and DH and a queen sofa bed for the 3 year old. You can request a pack n play for the 7 mos old and make it very comfy to sleep in. My kids love the sofa beds at SSR and have never once complained about sleeping on them. I've napped on the sofa beds at SSR and find them quite comfy. The studios are like really nice hotel rooms with kitchenettes.

You can waitlist a one bedroom if you'd prefer one. I'm sure you'll get it. I've never not gotten a waitlisted room at SSR because they have so much inventory. You're so far out from your Christmas trip, your waitlist will definitely come through before then.

We had a pack-n-play in our room. Is that not standard? We were two adults, we definitely didn't request one and there was one in the closet.

 

[mjy]

This is my very first post ever.

Hope you enjoy your membership. I see someone else posted a link for menus. You will enjoy dinner at Artist Point, that's for sure...

 

[tomandrobin]

Thanks for the info. I will check it out.

Fultons is currently running a DVC discount of 30% off at lunch, which is in DTD.

 

[MrsNick]

Phew, just popping in here to take cover Lots of anti-SSR sentiment on this board today, geez Louise!

I'd love to see any new pics of SSR if anyone has them

 

[KathyRN137]

Phew, just popping in here to take cover Lots of anti-SSR sentiment on this board today, geez Louise!

I think it's better to just stay out of it...I don't understand why there are always a few people want to when they could just enjoy the of those who love vacationing at WDW!

Kathy,
Proud SSR owner since '04

 

[BlakeNJ]

Hi all,
My resale contract was ROFR'd by Disney so I decided to stop the waiting game and buy direct from Disney. I can't believe how fast they can process a membership. After making the downpayment, Judy called me back a few hour later with my membership # and said we were set to make reservations. That was so much better than going resale, since I'm sort of impatient...
So to make a quick story quicker, we made or first reservation to come home for Dec. 19 - Dec. 26. Mickey for christmas! Can't wait.

Congratulations and welcome home! We decided not to buy resale also. It just seemed very stressful.

Good luck!

 

[ansky922]

So Far I learned that I need good walking shoes and I might actually lose some weight from all that walking ( sounds like a great vacation to me)





I am now in the single digits everyone

Will be going home for the first time

Will take lots of pics

 

[pennst8r]

Hi all,
My resale contract was ROFR'd by Disney so I decided to stop the waiting game and buy direct from Disney. I can't believe how fast they can process a membership. After making the downpayment, Judy called me back a few hour later with my membership # and said we were set to make reservations. That was so much better than going resale, since I'm sort of impatient...
So to make a quick story quicker, we made or first reservation to come home for Dec. 19 - Dec. 26. Mickey for christmas! Can't wait.

This is the first time I'm on the other end of a "Welcome Home!"

 

[BroganMc]

So Far I learned that I need good walking shoes and I might actually lose some weight from all that walking ( sounds like a great vacation to me)

Now that's the spirit!

I am so jealous of you single digit dancers. I've still over a month to go. This has been the longest winter of my life. May 4, I leave all my troubles behind. Only thing I worry about is burning. Last time at SSR was December and I wore bulky sweaters.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

So Far I learned that I need good walking shoes and I might actually lose some weight from all that walking ( sounds like a great vacation to me)

OOOH! You will hear "welcome home" for real very soon

One thing about losing weight from all the walking - all the food is so hard to resist

 

[Disney MAINEiac]

Phew, just popping in here to take cover Lots of anti-SSR sentiment on this board today, geez Louise!

I'd love to see any new pics of SSR if anyone has them

I've noticed a lot of hostility in general since my return from our trip in Feb. I posted about a room at BWV, speaking about the lack of upkeep and I got blistered. so don't feel to bad, people tend to say things on-line they wouldn't dream of saying face to face